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3 41 1) the topography of a site and/or the size of • a proposed lot is sufficient to serve the purpose of a buffer; 2) existing structures, utilities, gardens or active farmland are located in the buffer or setback areas; or 3) an existing residence or structure with established lawn areas and/or_plant beds is contained within a proposed subdivision lot. When a, proposed lot includes one or more of the conditions listed above, the Planning Director is empowered to waive the requirements for screening pr additional landscaping provided that the request is submitted in writing stating the reason for such request, and the spirit and intent of this ordinance is adhered to. Although the buffer planting. requirements, may be waived in certain cases, the dimensional, aspect of the Land Use Buffer remains in effect. The width and location of a required Land Use Buffer shall be indicated on the approved final plat and cannot be reduced or altered without , approval from the Planning Director in the case of minor subdivi- sions, or the Board of County Commissioners in the case of major subdivisions. In all such cases the applicant for waiver must submit a written application to the Planning Director setting forth the facts relied upon to support the application. The Planning Director, or his designee, shall file in his office and deliver to the applicant, a written decision on the application which decision shall contain a statement of the facts relied upon by the Planning Director to either deny or approve the application for waiver. ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE: 12-20-89 Comments: The committee recommended that in the text of the amendment, "AR" should be specified instead of "AR or R-1. " The proposed amendment was revised to reflect the Committee's suggestion. PLANNING BOARD: BOCC: